PresentERs – Cultural Insights and Their Impact on Extensive Reading
April 26 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We will have a short talk about Extensive Reading from Yuko Suzuki & Hiroko Moroki on Sunday 26 March 19:00-20:00. The event will involve a short 20-30 minute casual talk from our PresentER, followed by around 20-30 minutes of questions and discussion. PresentERs takes place on the last Sunday of each month online on Zoom. It is free for anyone to attend.
Abstract:
This study explores how the Japanese blog Trivia for Enjoying Extensive Reading supports English readers by offering cultural and contextual insights. A survey of 190 participants showed that the blog improved scene visualization, cultural understanding, and overall comprehension. While younger students showed strong reading motivation, older readers demonstrated high interest in cultural background knowledge. The results suggest that cultural insights effectively enhance comprehension and can help develop motivation in diverse age groups.
Bio:
The owner of ABC4YOU children’s English school in Tokyo and an experienced teacher trainer. Works closely as an ER advisor with English teachers of young learners, junior and senior high school students.
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